[Cialug] satellite internet

[Dave J. Hala Jr.]

If you're running a windows box, make sure there isn't a bunch of
spyware on your computer. If you're sure its the phone line, just
contact Qwest and tell them that there is always a lot of
static/crackling  on your line when you are talking. 

:) Dave

On Fri, 2005-09-02 at 13:58, Matthew Johnson wrote:
> I've contacted Qwest, and they will only ivestigate
> the line if voice communication problems occur (and
> they haven't). I've also done tests which bypass the
> wiring in the house, and the same 4 kbs transfer rate
> occurs.
> 
> Matthew
> 
> > 
> > 
> > >>>smith at ipmvs.com 09/02/05 1:49 pm >>>
> > 
> > You should start by having the telco fix your line,
> > there is clearly
> > something wrong.
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Matthew Johnson [mailto:mj650se at yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 1:32 PM
> > To: cialug at cialug.org
> > Subject: [Cialug] satellite internet
> > 
> > 
> > Hello All,
> > 
> > Has anyone heard any positive/negative comments
> > regarding Wild Blue satellite Internet service?
> > currently DSL and cable are not options where I
> > live,
> > and dialup speeds are an excruciating 4 kbs (yes,
> > four). Direcway is rather pricey, WildBlue is more
> > economical, but you still must purchase $300 worth
> > of equipment. google
> > fetched a few reviews but not much. Any info is
> > appreciated.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Matthew Johnson
> > 
> > p.s. although linux is not officially supported by
> > WildBlue, there is no software required, so it
> > should
> > work...
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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